Our Senco is Mrs Wise, please don’t hesitate to contact her if you have any queries about special educational needs.
The SEND briefing from Barnsley Schools Alliance in relation to COVID-19 period is now available on the Local Offer. The briefing gives information for Barnsley MBC parents /carers, schools/academies and educational settings about children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities during the Covid-19 period.
Here is the link – SEND briefing from Barnsley Schools Alliance in relation to COVID-19 period
Here is the link to SEND information and support during COVID-19 https://fsd.barnsley.gov.uk/kb5/barnsley/fisd/advice.page?id=Eoo1lpLPNHA
There is also a Facebook page where you can find out about fun SEND specific things to do in the local area and beyond, information about Local SEND services and much more…
https://www.facebook.com/barnsleysendlocaloffer/
Autism Alert Photo ID Card
South Yorkshire Police and the National Autistic Society have worked together to create a new Autism Alert Photo ID Card.
The free, credit-card sized, Autism Alert cards are now in circulation to help police and other emergency services workers communicate with autistic residents more effectively, helping those on the autism spectrum feel more comfortable in what perhaps could potentially be an extremely stressful or frightening situation.
In addition, we offer Learning Disability Alert photo ID cards to help our officers and other emergency service workers communicate effectively with individuals with learning disabilities.
On the application, you are asked to provide details about your sensory experiences, interests and communication needs. If you ever need to present your card to an emergency worker, they then have this information readily available allowing them to work with a better understanding of your needs, to communicate more effectively and avoid any misunderstandings.
Anyone of any age can request an alert card, as long as they are able to provide us with a copy of their formal diagnosis from their GP, information that they are awaiting a diagnosis or similar and a passport sized photo. The cards are free.
Download the Autism Alert card application form
Download the Learning Disability Alert card application form
Special Educational Needs Policy Apr21-Apr22
Single Equality Scheme Apr20-Apr23
Single Equality Scheme Website Pub’ Apr20-Apr23
Accessibility Plan Apr20-Apr23